Club Soderbergh

In this months episode the Sodernerds tackle two films on the extreme opposite ends of our Directors spectrum. Firmly entering 'one for me, one for you' territory we anticipate that our episodes from now on will have very lively discussions about experimentation and the potential tedium of big budgets. Oceans Eleven (the unequivocal hit) goes up against the super experimental, almost Schizopolis remake, Full Frontal. Could so much beautiful man meat turn the ladies off? Could more terrible wigs take up the majority of conversation? Tune in to find out! And don't forget to join the conversation on (Facebook and Twitter) @clubsoderbergh.

It's 1998 and 1999 and we bring you films 6 and 7 of our directors career. Both crime thrillers of wildly divergent tones Out of Sight and Limey cement Soderbergh's turning point from where he never looks back. Both films are rich in gossip and giggles from our three hosts, tune in for so many actors in their glory - George Clooney, J-Lo and Terrance Stamp. Don't forget to reach out to the team @clubsoderbergh with your favourite bits of history and curios.

Episode 5 of Club Soderbergh is all about Erin Brockovich and Traffic, both released in the year 2000 and both nominated for Academy Awards in the same year. With special guest host Lee Zachariah, fellow film buff, Soder-nerd, film critic, pop culture vulture and die hard fan of Erin Brockovich.

In this episode we have come to an interesting crossroads in the early career trajectory of our Director. The Underneath is the film that nearly burned Soderbergh out and Schizopolis is the film that made him fall in love with filmmaking all over again.

What Steven did next...the Soder-bangs look at Soderbergh's slightly confounding second and third films. Both period pieces, but wildly divergent from sex, lies, videotape and totally different from each other. Was he using Hollywood cash to learn filmmaking? Who was cutting Jess Bradford's hair? Add us to your favourite podcasting app so you never miss an episode. We will be progressing chronologically so no excuse not to play along. With love the Club Soderbergh team.